Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Electoral Law
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Provided by Bates Wells
We’re one of the only UK firms to specialise in electoral law and give a holistic view of any political project.
Campaigning isn’t all waving placards and knocking on doors. It’s digital. It’s driven by Big Data. It’s constantly changing. It’s also heavily scrutinised.
We’ve advised on the biggest political issues of our time. Including Brexit, where we worked with Britain Stronger in Europe – the lead Remain campaign. Whatever your political objectives, we’re one of the few UK firms who can give charities, trade unions, political parties, local authorities and companies big picture advice.
We’re politically connected. We’re one of the best at what we do (so say the legal directories). And our breadth of services is hard to match.
For more information, visist https://bateswells.co.uk/services/politics-elections-and-campaigning/
Chambers Review
Bates Wells has a well-regarded practice that covers all areas of election law with a particular focus on advising non-profits. The firm is heavily involved in non-party campaigning matters and is equally adept at advising established political parties, such as the Green Party, and new political parties. The firm's campaigning expertise extends to providing advice on the full range of online and digital campaign issues. In addition, its team handles a range of electoral matters relating to trade union elections.
Work Highlights
- Bates Wells advised Save the Children on its plans to work with a number of other charities and voluntary organisations to run a children's election, parallel to the General Election.
Strengths
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"The Bates Wells team communicate in accessible language and in a welcoming tone, with an understanding for where the barriers to understanding may be among people not familiar with the law."
"The level of customer care from Bates Wells is the best we have received, with a willingness to pick up the phone and provide advice at short notice."
"Bates Wells are consistently superb, giving comprehensive but accessible guidance."
"The Bates Wells team communicate in accessible language and in a welcoming tone, with an understanding for where the barriers to understanding may be among people not familiar with the law."
"The level of customer care from Bates Wells is the best we have received, with a willingness to pick up the phone and provide advice at short notice."
"Bates Wells are consistently superb, giving comprehensive but accessible guidance."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Steeden leads the politics and elections team. He advises candidates, political parties and lobbyists on a variety of high-profile electoral matters, as well as regulatory issues relating to financing campaigns.
"Simon Steeden's contributions to the work we have done has been brilliant."
"Simon is excellent at election law and public law in general. He really understands election spending in particular, and I would certainly recommend him to others."
"I really enjoyed collaborating with Simon."
"He was very helpful on complicated issues."
Bob Posner has considerable experience of the political arena spanning the administration of elections and referendums through to the regulation of campaigning. He draws on his experience as former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission.
Jess Collings is a senior associate in the Bates Wells practice who offers experience advising political parties, candidates and lobbying organisations on electoral law. She is particularly adept at advising on electoral finance and lobbying regulations.
"Jess Collings is an exceptional lawyer who has provided consistently excellent, concise and actionable advice to us even at short notice."
"Jess is an intellectual powerhouse in the PPA space."
"She showed a good knowledge and was very helpful."
Suhan Rajkumar is a senior associate in the Bates Wells parliamentary and public affairs team and regularly advises political campaigners, lobbying activists and election candidates.
"Suhan is a highly competent expert who is a great person to work with and has provided a brilliant service."
"Suhan Rajkumar is excellent. I have recommended him to colleagues on numerous occasions."
"He is a really patient, considerate and reassuring lawyer with excellent attention to detail. He thinks through the commercial applications of our legal questions."
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